It has been studied and shown to be a safe and effective therapeutic strategy for the treatment of AGA without adverse effects. The most reliable and effective treatments are provided by doctors or under doctor supervision in a healthcare setting, so talk to your doctor to see if any are right for you. These are the most common solutions for balding that deal directly with cosmetically or physically altering your appearance:.
Baldness affecting the crown of the head vertex is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease, so talk to your doctor about the link between the two.
There have also been many studies that question if baldness is also associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. However, recent studies suggest that baldness is not a consistent biomarker for prostate cancer risk or progression. But until then Dr. Always talk with your doctor before you consider any treatments. Male pattern baldness is the most common type of progressive hair loss disorder in men. Here, a Cleveland Clinic expert clarifies some facts and common questions about male pattern hair loss.
Learn more about vaccine availability. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Hair loss alopecia can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. Male-pattern baldness Open pop-up dialog box Close. Male-pattern baldness Male-pattern baldness typically appears first at the hairline or top of the head. Female-pattern baldness Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Female-pattern baldness Female-pattern baldness typically starts with scalp hairs becoming progressively less dense. Patchy hair loss alopecia areata Open pop-up dialog box Close. Patchy hair loss alopecia areata In the type of patchy hair loss known as alopecia areata, hair loss occurs suddenly and usually starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap. Traction alopecia Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Traction alopecia Hair loss can occur if you wear pigtails, braids or cornrows, or use tight hair rollers. Frontal fibrosing alopecia Open pop-up dialog box Close. Frontal fibrosing alopecia Early treatment of a receding hairline frontal fibrosing alopecia might help avoid significant permanent baldness.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references AskMayoExpert. Mayo Clinic; Malki L, et al. Variant PAD13 in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. New England Journal of Medicine. Briggs JK. Hair loss. Hair loss from certain medications is usually temporary and once you stop taking the medication, hair growth will likely resume. Some of the known drugs associated with hair loss include:. Hair loss treatments , for male pattern baldness in particular, range from products you rub into your scalp to more invasive treatments aimed at restoring hair growth or replacing lost hair.
There are both prescription and over-the-counter drugs approved for the treatment of male pattern baldness. The two medications proven to treat or stave off further male pattern hair loss are finasteride Propecia, Proscar and minoxidil Rogaine , Ioniten.
Finasteride comes in a pill form and is only available by prescription. Low-level laser therapy can be used to help invigorate circulation in the scalp and to stimulate hair follicles. Although this is a fairly new treatment option, it has been deemed safe and tolerable. It is also a less invasive option compared to hair transplant surgery.
Although research is limited for laser therapy and hair growth, some studies have shown encouraging results. For instance, a study that included 41 men between the ages of 18 and 48 found a 39 percent increase in hair growth for participants who had laser hair surgery. The two most common hair transplant procedures are follicular unit transplantation FUT and follicular unit extraction FUE.
FUT involves the removal of a section of skin from the back of the scalp where hair is still growing. This section of skin is then divided into hundreds of tiny pieces called grafts. Male pattern baldness is commonly an inherited condition. However, preventing further hair loss at the first sign of thinning is possible. However, some men go bald in less than five years. It is almost impossible to put a finger on how long the process will take. If you have male pattern baldness, you are losing your hair because your body is becoming increasingly sensitive to male sex hormones called androgens.
The extent to which your scalp is affected by this process is hereditary. You can also lose your hair because of illness or surgical procedures, stressful circumstances , changes in hormone levels and scalp infections. But in many cases hair loss is not permanent. Some hair loss is associated with stress although male pattern baldness is a genetic condition found in many men. If you find your hair is falling out in clumps or at unpredictable times, it is most likely to be the symptom of something else.
This could be stress related but is unlikely to be caused by sexual frustration. The best thing to do is to see your GP for a check up. Everyone loses hair naturally and it is normal for hair to thin somewhat when you get older.
But the truth is that male pattern hair loss is a genetic condition that cannot be stopped entirely. There is a condition called Traction Alopecia , which is caused by constant pulling or tension of your hairs over a long period. So try not to pull your hair tight excessively. Some experts also recommend exercise as a good way to maintain a healthy head of hair. Baldness is a natural process.
Minoxidil lotion Regaine regular strength or Regaine extra strength is applied twice daily to the scalp.
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